Who shouldn't take nifedipine?

Who shouldn't take nifedipine?

People having an angina attack – nifedipine is used to help reduce the number and severity of angina attacks that you have, but doesn't work quickly enough to relieve your chest pain if you do have an angina attack. You will need to need to use your glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) for this.

People with angina that is increasing in severity, duration or frequency and is not well controlled by medical treatment (unstable angina).

People with a condition called aortic stenosis, which is narrowing of the main artery from the heart through which blood is pumped to the rest of the body.

Adalat LA and Valni XL brands of nifedipine are not suitable for people with liver problems, any narrowing or blockage in the foodpipe, stomach or intestines, or inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.

People allergic to any of the ingredients of the medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if any of these apply to you.

Who might need a lower dose or extra monitoring while taking nifedipine?

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